Frequently Asked Questions
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LWSC (the Supporters Club) itself
>Q What does the London Wasps Supporters Club ("LWSC") do?
A The objectives of the LWSC are to provide activities and services for the benefit of those who support London Wasps Rugby Club, which includes;
- Assisting supporters wishing to travel to Premiership and other fixtures through the provision of transport;
- organising and promoting social facilities and activities; engaging in fund-raising for the benefit of London Wasps Rugby Club and/or nominated charities;
- promoting the interests of supporters and fostering constructive cooperation and mutual understanding through liaison with London Wasps Rugby Club and other relevant bodies;
- supporting teams and players representing London Wasps Rugby Club both on and off the field;
- and fostering good relations with rugby supporters from other Clubs.
Q Who can become a member of the London Wasps Supporters Club?
A London Wasps Season Ticket holders automatically become LWSC members, and anyone else can join by paying the appropriate annual fee. Application forms can be obtained by emailing the Club on supportersclub@wasps.co.uk.
Q Does the LWSC represent all fans, or just season ticket holders?
A The LWSC represents all London Wasps fans. There is an email link for any supporter who requires further information or who wants to put forward any suggestions - supportersclub@wasps.co.uk.
Organisation and management of the LWSC
Q Is there a Constitution?
A Yes, and it can be seen on the Supporters Club page on the official website .
Q Is there a President of the LWSC?
A Each season, a member of the first team squad is invited to become the President of the LWSC for that season. For the 2008/09 season the President is Josh Lewsey.
Q Who makes up the LWSC Management Committee?
A The Committee is comprised of Wasps supporters who volunteered their services in response to adverts placed on the website and in matchday programmes when vacancies arise. Members of the Committee are appointed in liaison with the Club having been selected from the applicants, based on their skills for each position.
Q Are the officers answerable to the Club management or the supporters?
A LWSC Committee members act as a link between the two, and so are answerable to both the supporters and the London Wasps Club management.
Q Aside from accounts, will there be published documents aimed at accountability, similar to business plans and annual reports?
A As a Supporters' Club, it is not anticipated that we will produce documentation associated with company business plans as these are commercially confidential. However, the LWSC accounts are available annually.
LWSC Activities
Q Is there some form of regular communication to provide the supporters with information, feedback etc.?
A Yes. On the website there is a Supporters Club page where information is posted, and we hope to use this to supply regular LWSC information. There are also pages in each matchday programme specifically for the Supporters Club.
Q Is there any form of loyalty or points recognition scheme?
A For Season Ticket Holders and LWSC members, the Black and Gold Card allows you to collect points on merchandise purchased at the club shop, selected home match tickets and at selected retailers. These points can then be redeemed to reward supporters with savings on tickets for Adams Park and items in the club shop.
Q Are tickets for Away matches available as part of an official package?
A LWSC offers travel options including; game ticket and coach ticket combined – all you have to do is get to the pick up point; game ticket only (so you sit with other Wasps fans but make your own way there); and coach ticket only (so you travel with other fans on the coach but make your own ticket arrangements).
Q Is priority given to those using the officially arranged package trips rather than the independent traveller?
A Priority on buying tickets is given to Season Tickets Holders and LWSC members in all cases
Q Where does all the money go that is raised through events?
A Specific charities nominated by the LWSC, in liaison with its President, will benefit from any fund raising undertaken by the LWSC. There will also be areas within the club, for example, the Academy for up and coming players, that will benefit from the monies raised.
